Cannabis has been cultivated around the world for centuries; however, the plant has been politicized and stigmatized in the US for the last 100 years. In 1970, a young lawyer named Frank…
Category: Front Page
Delaware River Drowning Stresses Importance of Water Safety
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers…
New York Supreme Court Upholds Right of Local Foie Gras Farms to Sell the Duck Delicacy in NYC
In a legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, meaning that…
Craft Cannabis: Grassroots Group Gets Funding for Regenerative Growing in Ulster County
New York Small Farma is a community of farmers and supporters that advocates for socially just, regenerative, and economically inclusive cannabis laws, policies, and regulations in New York State. The group recently…
Monticello Is Transitioning to Electric School Buses. Will It Get There on Time?
In March, Monticello Central School District received a new electric school bus. It’s the first zero-emission bus in the district’s fleet of over 50 vehicles, which otherwise runs on diesel, gas and…
Garnet Health Restructuring Plan Cuts 26, Changes Inpatient Palliative Care
Garnet Health recently announced a restructuring plan that will affect 26 employees, less than 1% of its total workforce. This restructuring is expected to save approximately $4.6 million in salaries and benefits,…
After Six Year Hiatus, BioBlitz Returns to NEPA for 24 Hours of Species-Spotting
The 2024 Upper Delaware BioBlitz will be held on June 28th and 29th at The Highlights Foundation Retreat Center in Boyds Mills, Wayne County, PA. Eight teams of scientists and amateur naturalists…
833 Days of Walking: “Moving Toward Health” Columnist Discusses the Power of Commitment
Maggi Fitzpatrick is the Health & Wellness Columnist for the Sullivan County Democrat. Her column is “Moving Toward Health.” Over two years ago Maggi and her husband committed to walking 45 minutes…
Curtis Zunigha Delivers Opening Talk at Deep Water Festival
The Deep Water Literary Festival returns to Narrowsburg this weekend and Radio Catskill is proud to be a media partner. Every day this week, we’re featuring authors and events from the festival….